Naeem Khan Goes To Court

A DISPUTE between designer Naeem Khan and a former creative director went to court on Friday. Designer Lionel Geneste, who worked for the brand between 2003 and 2006, is reportedly seeking up to $200,000 (£130,000) plus interest in unpaid commission.

According to WWD, the designer was let go in April 2006 due to "identity fraud". He has been accused of using his boyfriend's social security number instead of his own.

Khan's lawyer, Edward Hayes, claims that Geneste was given 18 months to sort out the issue before his contract was terminated. He also added that the dispute was "not a matter of likeability" - but was merely a numbers-related issue.

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The court battle took a nasty turn with accusations of drug use and manic behaviour aimed at Khan - which he described as "slander". The case returns to the Manhattan Supreme Court later today.